Massachusetts JCI Senate
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Welcome to the home page of the Massachusetts JCI Senate.
We will - usually in the fall - have the forms you need to apply for scholarships being offered to high school seniors wanting to further their education. If you do not see the forms now during this visit to our site, please come back later and check on their availability.
Two Massachusetts winners are chosen each year. They receive $1000 each and also become eligible for national scholarships.
Read about this year's (2017) winners!
DOWNLOAD THE 2017-2018 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (pdf) HERE. Or get it in Word: 17-18-app.doc.
NEW DEADLINE = Jan. 20, 2018.
For more information on the Massachusetts scholarship program, contact our local chairman, Ed Lariviere: mlariv@comcast.net.
MA JCI Senate Scholarship Report
This year over 80 scholarship applications were received from 54 different schools across Massachusetts. It was very difficult for the committee to make a selection from the many worthy candidates.But the following students were chosen.
This year’s $1000 scholarship recipients are:
Noor Farjo, West Springfield High School
“ Starting a new life in America was not easy for my family and me as we had to grow accustomed to a new culture and learn the English language. My parents, older brother and I came to the United States six years ago as refugees from Iraq; we lost everything after the war. We escaped from Iraq in 2004, as we were from the Christian minority. In consequence we had to move and live in Syria for six years. Since we have arrived in this country in 2010, everyone in my family has been working continuously very hard. My brother and i are focused on our education, while my mother and father are working to cover our living expenses. Now, we are proud to be American citizens living in peace and love while giving our fullest capacity in hope of achieving the American dream,” Noor is a straight A student , a dancer, track and field team member, yearbook editor, and plans to become a Physician’s Assistant.
Nathan Joseph Ryan, Barnstable High School
“In college, I hope to study Biomedical Engineering. Throughout all of high school I have had a passion for science. My Dad is a Marine Biologist in the Aquaculture Industry and my brother is an engineer with a decal device so we have interesting science based conversations frequently at home. One of my other favorite classes in high school was called "Introduction to Engineering". In this class, we were challenged to build something to solve a problem. I did well in this class, but more importantly I found each project to be a puzzle and I loved coming up with ideas and then building things in an attempt to fix these problems. I feel that if I study Biomedical Engineering in college, I will be preparing for a start of a career that can help improve people’s lives through advances in biomedical technology.”
Nathan is a straight A student, an Eagle Scout, Track and Field All Star, an altar server, Eucharistic Minister and Religious Education Teacher.
A $500 scholarship will be awarded to Katie Curran, Sturgis Public Charter School.
Katie is a straight A student who founded “Project Next Generation.” She applied for grants, raised $50.000 to fund this project geared to run classes for middle school students on civic engagement, Model UN, and community service. Katie says,” The youth turnout engagement has been quite low in recent years and I really wanted to challenge that convention. I believe that youth are the greatest resource in our world and if enough lives are changed our whole world can be positively influenced.” Katie intends to study political science and hopes to be a Senator.
We can be very proud of ALL our students!
Submitted by Marilyn & Ed Lariviere
NEWSLETTER
Our newsletter is filled with useful information. Please read our latest edition:
"Senate Spirit July 2016" newsletter
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Welcome to the home page of the Massachusetts JCI Senate.
We will - usually in the fall - have the forms you need to apply for scholarships being offered to high school seniors wanting to further their education. If you do not see the forms now during this visit to our site, please come back later and check on their availability.
Two Massachusetts winners are chosen each year. They receive $1000 each and also become eligible for national scholarships.
Read about this year's (2017) winners!
DOWNLOAD THE 2017-2018 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (pdf) HERE. Or get it in Word: 17-18-app.doc.
NEW DEADLINE = Jan. 20, 2018.
For more information on the Massachusetts scholarship program, contact our local chairman, Ed Lariviere: mlariv@comcast.net.
MA JCI Senate Scholarship Report
This year over 80 scholarship applications were received from 54 different schools across Massachusetts. It was very difficult for the committee to make a selection from the many worthy candidates.But the following students were chosen.
This year’s $1000 scholarship recipients are:
Noor Farjo, West Springfield High School
“ Starting a new life in America was not easy for my family and me as we had to grow accustomed to a new culture and learn the English language. My parents, older brother and I came to the United States six years ago as refugees from Iraq; we lost everything after the war. We escaped from Iraq in 2004, as we were from the Christian minority. In consequence we had to move and live in Syria for six years. Since we have arrived in this country in 2010, everyone in my family has been working continuously very hard. My brother and i are focused on our education, while my mother and father are working to cover our living expenses. Now, we are proud to be American citizens living in peace and love while giving our fullest capacity in hope of achieving the American dream,” Noor is a straight A student , a dancer, track and field team member, yearbook editor, and plans to become a Physician’s Assistant.
Nathan Joseph Ryan, Barnstable High School
“In college, I hope to study Biomedical Engineering. Throughout all of high school I have had a passion for science. My Dad is a Marine Biologist in the Aquaculture Industry and my brother is an engineer with a decal device so we have interesting science based conversations frequently at home. One of my other favorite classes in high school was called "Introduction to Engineering". In this class, we were challenged to build something to solve a problem. I did well in this class, but more importantly I found each project to be a puzzle and I loved coming up with ideas and then building things in an attempt to fix these problems. I feel that if I study Biomedical Engineering in college, I will be preparing for a start of a career that can help improve people’s lives through advances in biomedical technology.”
Nathan is a straight A student, an Eagle Scout, Track and Field All Star, an altar server, Eucharistic Minister and Religious Education Teacher.
A $500 scholarship will be awarded to Katie Curran, Sturgis Public Charter School.
Katie is a straight A student who founded “Project Next Generation.” She applied for grants, raised $50.000 to fund this project geared to run classes for middle school students on civic engagement, Model UN, and community service. Katie says,” The youth turnout engagement has been quite low in recent years and I really wanted to challenge that convention. I believe that youth are the greatest resource in our world and if enough lives are changed our whole world can be positively influenced.” Katie intends to study political science and hopes to be a Senator.
We can be very proud of ALL our students!
Submitted by Marilyn & Ed Lariviere
NEWSLETTER
Our newsletter is filled with useful information. Please read our latest edition:
"Senate Spirit July 2016" newsletter
JCI SENATE OFFICERS
2017-2018 Officers
President Debra Stefanik
Vice President Dave Fisler
Secretary Maria Texeira
Treasurer Paul LaFleur
Chairman of the Board Lucy Heroux
Region One Vice President Vin Lentini
Appointments
Chaplain Stu McCallum
Newsletter Cathy & Walter Cahoon
Jaycee Liaison Lynda Walsh
Scholarship Ed & Marilyn Lariviere
Sunshine Martha Fraser
2017-2018 Officers
President Debra Stefanik
Vice President Dave Fisler
Secretary Maria Texeira
Treasurer Paul LaFleur
Chairman of the Board Lucy Heroux
Region One Vice President Vin Lentini
Appointments
Chaplain Stu McCallum
Newsletter Cathy & Walter Cahoon
Jaycee Liaison Lynda Walsh
Scholarship Ed & Marilyn Lariviere
Sunshine Martha Fraser
